Jim Risch

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James E Risch

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth May 3, 1943 (Age: 83)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jim Risch holds a B.S. degree in forestry and a J.D. degree, both from the University of Idaho. Early in his career, he was elected as Ada County Prosecuting Attorney and later served as president of the state's prosecuting attorneys' association. Risch transitioned to the Idaho Senate, where he held leadership roles, including Republican Majority Leader and President Pro Tempore. He then moved to the executive branch, serving as Lieutenant Governor before becoming Governor of Idaho.

Political Ideas

Jim Risch's political identity is marked by a staunch commitment to state sovereignty and fiscal conservatism, blending traditional Republican values with a distinct focus on local empowerment. He champions tax cuts and reduced federal spending while simultaneously opposing federal overreach in natural resource management, creating an intriguing tension between his economic and environmental policies. Risch’s dedication to protecting Second Amendment rights and supporting law enforcement underscores a consistent stance on individual liberties and public safety. His legislative efforts to shield Idaho’s agricultural sector reveal a localized approach that prioritizes regional economic interests over broader federal initiatives.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. Senate
ACTIVE

Election History

Idaho Senate

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: David Roth , Todd Achilles

Idaho Senate Republican Primary

156,208 votes (67.30%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Idaho

538,446 votes (62.62%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Energy and Natural Resources
Member
Subcommittee on Energy
Member
Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
Member
Subcommittee on Water and Power
Member
Foreign Relations
Chair
Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Ex Officio
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Ex Officio
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Member
Select Intelligence
Member
Select Ethics
Member
2014: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Idaho

285,596 votes (65.33%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Idaho

371,744 votes (57.65%)

Win